Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch, the oval helmet shell cameo depicting a playful putti and goat.

Metal: 9ct yellow gold.

Weight 9.2 grams.

Length: 4.3cm

Width: 3.6cm

Stamped: 9ct

Cameos were a very popular jewellery item throughout the Victorian period, and subject matter often derived from classical Greek & Roman sculpture. Prices charged for cameos varied greatly and importantly this enabled a wide cross section of society to enjoy them. Wearing a cameo implied not so much wealth but knowledge and learning. Many cameo subjects were derived from Classical sculpture from the Greek & Roman world.

In 1851, the novelist Elizabeth Gaskell wrote to her daughter “Be sure you take care of MY cameo brooch. I find you have got it; now I only lent it to you and I value it extremely, and would not have it lost on any account”

Condition: Very good antique condition, cameo secure in mount but one claw appears damaged. No cracks to the cameo. Gold safety chain attached.

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